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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 05:52 PM
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I have an '04 C5 vert. I would like to stiffen the suspension. Can I do this with after-market shocks alone? Or, do I need to go with Z06 springs, etc? There is a 20 mile section of road with numerous dips and bumps I travel on a regular bases. It feels like the suspension bottoms out unless I back off on the speed. Any ideas welcome.
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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I have a 2003 coupe with base suspention. At about 500 miles I installed Bilstein sport shocks and Z06 sway bars. The shocks firmed up the ride and the bars keep the car flat in the turns. I am very pleased with the outcome.

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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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Suunds like a good combination. Do the Bilstein sport shocks firm up the suspension over stock shocks?I am planning on installing ZO6 sway bars.
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